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Member Since: June 4, 2007Reviews
The Body Shop Nutriganics Smoothing Serum
I don't get this product at all. It didn't do me any harm, but it didn't do any good either. I didn't feel like my skin was any smoother for having used it, but then again my skin is pretty smooth to start with. It smelled nice and... +
I don't get this product at all. It didn't do me any harm, but it didn't do any good either. I didn't feel like my skin was any smoother for having used it, but then again my skin is pretty smooth to start with. It smelled nice and didn't clog my pores so I'm not mad at it but I didn't notice any difference in my skin's appearance at all.
Not for me.
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Marcelle New-Age Anti-Wrinkle Make-Up
Unfortunately there's not a lot I can say about this product, considering that the shade was about a million times too light for me. When I was notified that I would be receiving it I was a bit concerned, but when I got a bottle and the shade... +
Unfortunately there's not a lot I can say about this product, considering that the shade was about a million times too light for me. When I was notified that I would be receiving it I was a bit concerned, but when I got a bottle and the shade was called "Mocha" I had hope. I mean Mocha is a mixture of chocolate and coffee so you'd think it would definitely be brown, right? Wrong. It was more along the lines of peach.
Anyway I did use it just so I could get a feel of the texture, etc. I put it on and wore it around the house for a day. It went on smoothly and blended well. It has a nice texture and pretty good staying power. It's something I would purchase if there was a shade for me but since Mocha is the darkest shade they make I'm guessing Marcelle is not too interested in my money.
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Maybelline New York Eye Studio Eyeshadow Quad
I was pleasantly surprised by how great these shadows are. My experience with drugstore eyeshadow has been disappointing, to say the least. But these palettes are a revelation. The colours are awesome, the texture is like velvet, and they have great... +
I was pleasantly surprised by how great these shadows are. My experience with drugstore eyeshadow has been disappointing, to say the least. But these palettes are a revelation. The colours are awesome, the texture is like velvet, and they have great staying power. Now in fairness I will say that they don't last as long as more expensive shadows, but they do a great job for this price point.
I highly recommend these shadows!
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L'Oreal Paris Collagen Filler Lip
I'm not sure this stuff did anything for me. Maybe I haven't been using it long enough - it's only been about three weeks, but I'm not noticing any difference so far. Then again, I don't have any fine lines around my lips despite... +
I'm not sure this stuff did anything for me. Maybe I haven't been using it long enough - it's only been about three weeks, but I'm not noticing any difference so far. Then again, I don't have any fine lines around my lips despite being in my mid-thirties and a smoker so maybe it's preventing them, which is a good thing.
In terms of the plumping side, I really liked it as a base for my lipgloss, but I did not find it effective in terms of plumping at all. No visible increase in the plumpness of my lips, no stinging sensation, nothing.
I'll continue to use this though, because I want to prevent fine lines from developing around my lips and I like the way my lip gloss glides right over it.
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Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion
This couldn't have come at a better time! We all know there are a lot of reasons to hate Canadian winters, but winter itch for me takes the cake. I'm a notorious hot-showerer (is that even a word??) and I get the worst dry skin and itchiness... +
This couldn't have come at a better time!
We all know there are a lot of reasons to hate Canadian winters, but winter itch for me takes the cake. I'm a notorious hot-showerer (is that even a word??) and I get the worst dry skin and itchiness because of it.
My solution is usually a combination of olive oil, lotion, and Aquaphor Healing Ointment, but trust me when I tell you it gets messy and is more than a little labour-intensive.
Enter Vaseline Sheer Infusion. It's light, it smells great, and it takes all the itches away. And I don't need to mix it with anything else. What more can a girl ask for?
I love it and this will be my new go-to winter lotion.
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Marcelle Essentials 1st Wrinkles Eye Contour Cream
I got this through the Product Review Club and was excited to try it. Although I don't have wrinkles around my eyes (yet) I do have a little loss of firmness and wanted to see if this would help. I can't really address the effectiveness yet... +
I got this through the Product Review Club and was excited to try it. Although I don't have wrinkles around my eyes (yet) I do have a little loss of firmness and wanted to see if this would help. I can't really address the effectiveness yet because I've only been using it for about a week, but I do really like this product.
It comes in a pump and one pump dispenses enough cream for both eyes, which is great because I'm not wasting any. I just tap it under each eye with my ring finger. The texture of the cream is amazing...it's lightweight, absorbs quickly into my skin, and doesn't irritate my eyes at all.
I'll definitely keep using it for a while to see if I notice any visible changes, but so far I'm liking it.
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Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash
I had my doubts about this - a lot of body washes promise to be moisturizing but they never really seem to work for me. This is totally different. It smells great, has a nice lather, and a good concentration - you don't need a lot to cover your... +
I had my doubts about this - a lot of body washes promise to be moisturizing but they never really seem to work for me. This is totally different. It smells great, has a nice lather, and a good concentration - you don't need a lot to cover your whole body. And my skin felt amazing afterward!
This is my new HG of body washes!
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Always Infinity Pads
i liked these pads a lot. they were really absorbent, stayed put once i stuck them on, and were about as comfortable as pads can be. i would definitely repurchase!
i liked these pads a lot. they were really absorbent, stayed put once i stuck them on, and were about as comfortable as pads can be. i would definitely repurchase! -
Always Flexi-Style Liners
wow! that's all i can say. these were a revelation for me. okay maybe that's a bit overblown, but prior to receiving these i thought panty liners were useless but i'm a convert now. right way i was struck my how thin and small they are... +
wow! that's all i can say. these were a revelation for me. okay maybe that's a bit overblown, but prior to receiving these i thought panty liners were useless but i'm a convert now.
right way i was struck my how thin and small they are - they fit easily in all of my undergarments. and they stay put once you stick them on. they were comfortable to wear - i couldn't even feel them at all.
if you're a panty liner girl (i'm still not sure if i am or not) these are a great pick!
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Maybelline New York Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara
I was excited when I heard about this mascara; I got to try the Lancome Oscillation and while I liked it, there was no way I would ever pay that much for a mascara so I'm glad that Maybelline is coming out with a drugstore version. I've... +
I was excited when I heard about this mascara; I got to try the Lancome Oscillation and while I liked it, there was no way I would ever pay that much for a mascara so I'm glad that Maybelline is coming out with a drugstore version. I've always been a big fan of Maybelline mascaras (Lash Stiletto was my go-to mascara before I got this) so I had high hopes.
For the most part, I was not disappointed. Both the formula of this mascara and the oscillation do a great job of lengthening my lashes. Not as great a job as Lash Stilleto, but still a really good job. I didn't experience any flaking and when I used my lash curler after applying the mascara it held the curl pretty well. I also didn't have any problems removing it at the end of the day.
My one big complaint with this mascara is the brush. I don't know if it's rubber or what but it doesn't have actual bristles like a regular mascara, it's kind of molded into spikes that I guess act like bristles. I know I'm not explaining it right but it's the same type of brush as Lancome Oscillation so maybe that will help clear it up.
Anyway. Because of the way the brush is made, you can't scrape excess product onto the neck of the tube as you normally do; you have to wipe it off on a tissue. I personally hate doing that because it's a huge waste of product. You also have to squeeze the tissue pretty hard against the wand in order to get the mascara out from in between those spikes, otherwise you are gonna have major clumping issues.
If you manage to get the right amount of product on the wand, application is a dream. The vibration seems to be a bit stronger with this one than with Lancome's version, which means you get better length, and it does a great job of getting those little skimpy lashes on the inner corners of my eyes. I would skip the vibrating action on the lower lashes though; it can be tricky to pull it off without clumping.
If you don't get off all the extra product you will need a good lash comb to get through the clumps. I used my trusty Tweezerman comb and when I finished combing through I had great defined, long, glossy lashes. It's just an extra step I prefer not to take though.
Overall I would say that if you're looking for a vibrating mascara, Pulse Perfection should be your pick. I definitely prefer it to Oscillation and not just because it's cheaper.
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